Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in the United States, 1997-2000

Estes, Richard J.; Weiner, Neil Alan

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“…Each year, approximately 244,000-325,000 youth are at risk of becoming victims of sexual exploitation in the U.S. (Estes & Weiner, 2001); however, the true scope of the issue is not fully understood, given the exceptional challenges associated with identifying victims, gaining access to key informants, and imprecise data collection methodologies (Melrose, 2002; U.S. Department of Justice, 2003).…”

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An Exploratory Study of Adolescent Pimping Relationships

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In the last decade, public attention to the problem of commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC) has grown. This exploratory qualitative study examines adolescent pimping relationships, including how urban youth perceive these types of relationships. Study data stem from interviews with three young adult informants with first-hand knowledge of adolescent pimping, as well as three gender-specific focus group discussions with a convenience sample of 26 urban high school students who have first- or second-hand knowledge of adolescent pimping. Findings indicate that respondents believe teen pimping exists in their schools and communities, and that those exploited typically do not self-identify as victims. Respondents also believed that younger pimps are more likely to use violence to induce compliance among the girls they exploit, whereas older pimps are more likely to emotionally manipulate young women into exploitation. Further, respondents indicated that some young people agreed to exchange or sell sex for money as a favor to their boyfriends or girlfriends, and some young people believed that selling sex is acceptable under certain circumstances. The growing attention to CSEC provides an important opportunity to expand prevention efforts to reach those most affected and at risk for exploitation. The findings highlight critical areas for augmenting traditional content in school-based HIV/STI and sexuality education classes.

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“…The most commonly reported study stated that as many as 325,000 children remain at risk for sexual exploitation in the United States dates from 2001 (Estes & Weiner, 2001) and is commonly referenced in government reports (Clawson et al, 2009; Reichert & Sylwestrak, 2013) and academic research studies (Clarke, Clarke, Roe-Sepowitz, & Fey, 2012; Jordan et al, 2013). This study also indicates that a third of runaway or throwaway youth are recruited into prostitution within 48 hours of leaving home.…”

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“…For example, many studies address the association between childhood trauma and sexual exploitation (Clawson et al, 2009; Fong & Berger Cardoso, 2010; Hossain et al, 2010; Macy & Graham, 2012; Newton et al, 2014), yet the trauma of the sexual exploitation itself increasingly intensifies and exacerbates a victim’s experiences. In another instance, runaway and throwaway youth or adults with unstable homes are at great risk of sexual exploitation (Estes & Weiner, 2001; Tyler and Johnson, 2006); however, sexual exploitation may create a path to homelessness and limited subsequent options. This area of research should be further developed in the exploration of any emerging patterns among sexually trafficked women and the relationship between the various microlevel risk factors and consequences.…”

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From Exploitation to Industry: Definitions, Risks, and Consequences of Domestic Sexual Exploitation and Sex Work Among Women and Girls

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2015

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

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In the last 15 years, terms such as prostitution, sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, modern-day slavery, and sex work have elicited much confusion and debate as to their definitions. Consequently several challenges have emerged for both law enforcement in the prosecution of criminals and practitioners in service provision. This article reviews the state of the literature with regard to domestic, sexual exploitation among women and girls in the United States and seeks to (1) provide definitions and describe the complexity of all terms relating to domestic sexual exploitation of women and girls in the United States, (2) explore available national prevalence data according to the definitions provided, and (3) review the evidence of mental health, social, and structural risk factors at the micro-, mezzo-, and macrolevels.

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“…Youth victims of commercial sexual exploitation (hereafter referred to as “commercially exploited youth”) are under-identified and underreported due to the stigma, shame and secrecy associated with these experiences (Curtis et al 2008; Estes and Weiner 2002; Finklea et al 2015). Methodological challenges further compromise efforts to accurately determine the scope of the problem, which may involve survival sex, pornography, prostitution, and/or trafficking as well as other crimes against children (e.g., forcible abduction, use of drugs, violence) (Curtis et al 2008; Estes and Weiner 2002). …”

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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth

Cohen

Mannarino

Kinnish

2015

Journ Child Adol Trauma

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Commercially sexually exploited children and adolescents (“commercially exploited youth”)present numerous clinical challenges that have led some mental health providers to question whether current evidence-based treatments are adequate to address the needs of this population. This paper 1) addresses commonalities between the trauma experiences, responses and treatment challenges of commercially exploited youth and those of youth with complex trauma; 2) highlights the importance of careful assessment to guide case conceptualization and treatment planning for commercially exploited youth; and 3) describes strategies for implementing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for complex trauma specific to these youth.

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Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in the United States, 1997-2000

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An Exploratory Study of Adolescent Pimping Relationships

An Exploratory Study of Adolescent Pimping Relationships

From Exploitation to Industry: Definitions, Risks, and Consequences of Domestic Sexual Exploitation and Sex Work Among Women and Girls

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth

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